Yoga drills
Yoga breathing drills
7 free Yoga drills for breathing, each with the setup, how it runs, what to coach, and how to make it harder or easier.
7 drills
BreathingRelaxationBalloon and bumblebee breathingTwo gentle breathing games: slowly fill and empty an imaginary balloon in the belly, then hum like a bumblebee on the out-breath, ending in a quiet rest.6 min · 1–30 players · U4+
BreathingRelaxationBreathing and relaxationBox breathing, then a guided body scan lying down, to close a session.8 min · 1–40 players · U6+
BreathingMindfulness & meditationBreathing for calm before competitionA short, calm breathing routine for the changing room or bench: settle the body, lengthen the out-breath, then pick one focus word before going out.5 min · 1–30 players · U12+
FlexibilityBreathingDesk-break yogaA six-minute break for students or office workers: breath, neck and shoulders, a seated twist, a desk-supported stretch and wrists, without changing clothes.6 min · 1–20 players · U12+
BreathingMindfulness & meditationPranayama: alternate-nostril breathingEven breathing, then gentle alternate-nostril breathing and a slightly longer exhale. Unhurried, with no breath retention.15 min · 1–30 players · U16+
Flow sequencesWarm-upSun salutation AFive rounds of sun salutation A, one breath per movement, as a warm-up flow.8 min · 1–30 players · U8+
BreathingUjjayi and even-count breathingA calm, seated introduction to the soft ujjayi breath and an even in-and-out count, with no breath holds.10 min · 1–40 players · U12+